Trade before empire; empire before the state (c. 3500-2686) -- Settler colonialism (c. 2400-2160) -- Military occupation (c. 2055-1775) -- Transculturation, collaboration, colonization (c. 1775-1295) -- Motivation, intimidation, enticement (c. 1550-1295) -- Organization and infrastructure (c. 1458-1295) -- Outwitting the state (c. 1362-1332) -- Conversions and contractions in Egypt's northern empire (c. 1295-1136) -- Conversions and contractions in Egypt's southern empire (c. 1550-1069). |